Marque Foundation

The Marque Foundation is a UK-registered charity established on 16 August 2017, regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, and governed by three trustees from the Schimmel family. Its core mission is to provide grants to charitable institutions and organisations aimed at relieving poverty and advancing education, encompassing general charitable purposes, education and training, and poverty prevention or relief. With a flexible, generalist approach, it emphasises responsible stewardship of assets for maximum public benefit, prioritising organisational grants to support vulnerable populations and social betterment without limiting to specific beneficiary groups or institutions.

The Foundation funds thematic priorities in poverty relief and education, including project funding and core costs for UK charities, focusing on public welfare initiatives that advance training and alleviate hardship. It supports established charitable organisations rather than individuals, with a broad remit demonstrated by significant annual grant expenditures, such as £464,272 in the year ending March 2024, though specific projects or recipients are not publicly detailed.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in England or Wales, with no income size restrictions, religious limitations, or other special criteria specified. It does not accept unsolicited applications, lacking open calls, forms, or deadlines; interested charities must contact the Foundation directly to enquire about eligibility and trustee decision cycles via internal networks.

Distinctive for its operational discretion and absence of public guidance or case studies, the Marque Foundation avoids funding individuals and operates without geographic sub-targeting or size preferences, differentiating it as a versatile, network-driven funder dedicated to enduring public benefit through education and poverty relief.